Paradigm is an American investment firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in June 2018 by Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam and Sequoia Capital Partner Matt Huang. The firm focuses on investments related to cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, AI, and robotics. Paradigm combines capital investment with deep technical expertise, working closely with founders and development teams to build new financial and technological systems. They invest in projects across multiple stages, from early-stage startups to established protocols, and are known for contributing to technical research and open-source development.